# syracuse.com vs Democrat & Chronicle

The clearest difference is monetization model: Democrat & Chronicle at free with in-app purchases against syracuse.com's subscription. Democrat & Chronicle also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 15%). syracuse.com's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. syracuse.com sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Democrat & Chronicle sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

syracuse.com holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7.3K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 15% of syracuse.com's written reviews are positive against 41% of Democrat & Chronicle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

syracuse.com ships an update every 3 weeks, Democrat & Chronicle every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | syracuse.com | Democrat & Chronicle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syracusecom/id419888786/reviews)** | [4.2 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/democrat-and-chronicle/id514408621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | 14.6% of reviews | **40.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | #113 |
| Size | 32 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [syracuse.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/419888789) | [USA TODAY Co., Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/404843797) |

## What reviewers say

### syracuse.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/syracusecom/id419888786)

**Currently charting:** #71 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Stay informed with local news, sports, and weather impacting your community. Get timely and reliable reporting from trusted local journalists covering a wide range of topics.

**Highlights:** Local news reporting, Sports coverage, Weather updates, Politics and business news, Culture and lifestyle content, Premium content access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Orange Sports Insider | $7.99 | per month |
| All Access to syracuse.com | $9.99 | per month |
| Digital Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Digital Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Subscriber Exclusive Content | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $10.00 | per month |
| All Access to syracuse.com | $10.00 | per month |
| All Access to syracuse.com | $11.99 | per month |
| All Access to Syracuse | $15.00 | per month |
| All Access to syracuse.com | $75.00 | per year |
| All Access to syracuse.com | $99.99 | per year |
| All Access to syracuse.com | $99.99 | per year |
| Subscriber Exclusive Content | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Access | $100.00 | per year |
| All Access to syracuse.com | $119.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content and curation
- 🚀 Informative and true news
- 🤑 Subscription provides value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and use
- 📢 Too many ads and paywalls
- 🗞️ Sloppy reporting and writing

**Reported bugs**

- Login and subscription issues
- Compatibility problems with newer devices
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inability to refresh news feed or access content

**Requested features**

- Improved app performance and stability
- Subscription options that are more affordable
- Better user interface and navigation
- Reduction in ads and paywalls for content access
- Improved quality of reporting and writing


### Democrat & Chronicle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/democrat-and-chronicle/id514408621)

**Currently charting:** #113 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #168 Top Grossing · News (US App Store)

Stay informed with local news, in-depth journalism, and real-time alerts. Access a digital replica of the print edition, along with national news, and customize your reading experience with offline access and adjustable text sizes.

**Highlights:** In-depth local journalism, Breaking news and alerts, eNewspaper replica, Customizable reading experience, Offline reading, Sports coverage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Digital Rate | $19.99 | per month |
| Democrat & Chronicle Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Digital Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Democrat & Chronicle Annual Digital Subscription | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📰 Great local news coverage
- 🗞️ Convenient digital format
- 🔍 Thorough investigative journalism
- 📱 Solid mobile app experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 📄 Outdated and repetitive content
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 💰 Paywall restricts access to articles

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and fails to load content
- Inconsistent formatting and layout issues
- Notification settings not working as expected
- Printing and sharing features unreliable

**Requested features**

- Improve search and navigation
- Provide more customization options
- Enhance offline reading experience
- Integrate with other news sources


## Frequently asked questions

### Is syracuse.com free?

syracuse.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Democrat & Chronicle free?

Democrat & Chronicle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, syracuse.com or Democrat & Chronicle?

syracuse.com is rated higher. syracuse.com averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while Democrat & Chronicle averages 4.2 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do syracuse.com or Democrat & Chronicle have ads?

Both syracuse.com and Democrat & Chronicle show ads.

### Which is updated more often, syracuse.com or Democrat & Chronicle?

syracuse.com ships an update every 3 weeks, and Democrat & Chronicle every 4 weeks. Most recently, syracuse.com was updated on October 22, 2026 and Democrat & Chronicle on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, syracuse.com or Democrat & Chronicle?

syracuse.com currently peaks at #71 in the App Store charts, and Democrat & Chronicle at #113. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*